Pakistan Cricket Suffers Another Blow By BCCI

Posted by anas on Dec 20, 2008 in Sports | 15 comments As expected, the BCCI has refused to send its team to Pakistan citing the current so-called Pakistan-sponsored attacks in Mumbai as the reason, and not safety of its players. On one hand, the Indian government seemingly agrees that the government of Pakistan (GOP) was not involved but the terrorists came from Pakistan. If they really mean it, then not sending the team means doing what the...
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Asif Should Be Banned For Life, NOW!

Posted by anas on Jul 15, 2008 in Sports | 2 comments The third drug case of Asif within 2 years is enough to prove the habits of our talented druggie (no more an accusation). While he has expressed shock over the outcome of IPL tests, the PCB has distanced itself from the scene  this time by saying that Asif will have to defend himself. Why? Because this matter would be handled by ICC/BCCI and they wouldn’t be overturning appeals on public...
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Wonders of IPL

Posted by anas on May 15, 2008 in Sports | 2 comments IPL has been unbelievable. It has brought together some players in one team that one can only dream of. Whether they performed or not is a separate issue, but these are some of the best moments of IPL for me: Glenn McGrath and Mohammad Asif sharing the new ball for Delhi Daredevils. Sanath Jayasuria and Sachin Tendulkar opening the batting together. Mohammad Asif bowling to Shahid Afridi. Adam...
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Flying High in Style!

Posted by anas on May 14, 2008 in Sports | 0 comments ...
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Shoaib Akhtar Lights Up Kolkata

Posted by anas on May 14, 2008 in Sports | 1 comment Cricket lovers around the world, today, witnessed a rare spectacle when the capacity-packed crowd at Eden Gardens supported Shoaib Akhtar for getting rid of Virender Sehwag for a duck. The Indian (Kolkatan, to be precise) crowd erupted with joy at the second legitimate delivery of Shoaib Akhtar. And then there was no turning back. He remained the crowd favorite throughout. Not only the crowd, but...
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